Geriatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner: Independent Care

NHS Scotland; Irvine; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking a permanent Advanced Nurse Practitioner to work in the Long Term Conditions wards at Woodland View Hospital. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team to support care delivery and promote early discharge to a homely setting.

The post requires a degree-level education, V300 non-medical prescribing, and a clinical assessment qualification, with a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Must be educated to degree level and be a qualified Advanced Nurse Practitioner with V300 prescribing and clinical assessment qualification.
• Post graduate Diploma in Advanced Clinical Practitioner (or awaiting completion) is required.
• Experience in Older Adults or Acute Care settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Consultant Geriatrician and multidisciplinary team to promote early discharge to a homely setting and reduce unplanned acute hospital admissions.
• Provide advanced autonomous nursing practice, including physical assessment, diagnosis, and care planning or onward referral.

Education

Nurse Practitioner qualification (Advanced)

V300 non-medical prescribing

Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Clinical Practice

Job description

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking a permanent Advanced Nurse Practitioner to work in the Long Term Conditions wards at Woodland View Hospital. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team to support care delivery and promote early discharge to a homely setting.

The post requires a degree-level education, V300 non-medical prescribing, and a clinical assessment qualification, with a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent.